COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM CA-EX90 Consists of RX-EX90, ME-EX90 and XL-EX90. INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER/TUNER RX-EX90 SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER ME-EX90 COMPACT DISC PLAYER XL-EX90 RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER VOLUME BAND S. A.
Warnings, Cautions and Others Caution: Proper Ventilation CAUTION To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent from damage or malfunction,locate the apparatus as follows: 1.Do not place any obstacle around the units. If you place something beside the units, leave a space of 1/2 inches or more in between. 2.When stacking, place the components as illustrated below. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Welcome ! We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer. Important cautions Installation of the Unit • • • • • • Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 41˚F-95˚F or 5˚C and 35˚C). Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
Table of Contents Welcome ! .......................................................... 3 Important cautions .............................................. 3 For safe use, observe the following ................... 3 Parts Index ......................................................... 5 Front Panels ........................................................ 5 Displays ............................................................... 7 Rear Panels .........................................................
Parts Index Front Panels Amplifier/tuner 11 8 9 10 RX-EX90 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / TUNER VOLUME 7 BAND S. A.
Amplifier/tuner front panel 1 POWER button Subwoofer amplifier front panel w POWER button Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY. STANDBY indicator Lights up when the power is in STANDBY mode. Turns off when power is ON. 2 Display 3 Remote sensor 4 KEY MODE button Press to switch the operation mode of the < and > (cursor) buttons. The PRESET indicator in the display lights in the preset tuning mode. The PRESET indicator in the display turns off in the auto/manual tuning mode.
Displays Amplifier/tuner PRESET 1 2 3 4 VOLUME 5 DAILY SLEEP REC MD CD TUNER AUX 6 TAPE 7 CD player DISC 8 1 2 3 4 5 REPEAT PROGRAM 6 7 8 9 10 ALL 1 CD RANDOM 11 12 13 14 15 98 10 11 12 13 7 EN01-23.CA-EX90[J]/5/18 7 98.6.
Amplifier/tuner display 1 Receiving condition indicators TUNED: Lights up when radio broadcast is received. STEREO: Lights up when FM stereo broadcast is received. 2 Receiving band indicators FM: Lights up when the FM band is selected. AM: Lights up when the AM band is selected. 3 Character display Shows the selected source, radio frequency, preset channel number, timer setting item and contents. Shows the clock in the power STANDBY mode.
Rear Panels Amplifier/tuner 9 8 7 SYNCHRO AM EXT AM LOOP GNDGND FM (75 ) FM ANTENNA MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT (FOR ME-EX90) 6 LEFT RIGHT CD OUT(REC) 1 MD IN (PLAY) OUT(REC) 2 TAPE 3 IN (PLAY) AUX SUBWOOFER OUT 4 5 Subwoofer amplifier 14 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFERS RIGHT COMPU LINK-3 ( SYNCHRO ) 13 LEFT SYNCHRO (FOR RX-EX90) SUBWOOFER IN 10 CD player 11 18 12 17 OPTICAL RIGHT LEFT ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPU LINK-3 ( SYNCHRO ) AC POWER CORD 15 EN01-23.
Amplifier/tuner rear panel 1 CD input jacks Connect to the ANALOG OUT jacks of the CD player. 2 MD input/output jacks Connect to the output/input jacks of the MD recorder. OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of the MD recorder. IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks of the MD recorder. 3 TAPE input/output jacks Connect to the output/input jacks of the cassette deck. OUT (REC): Connect to the IN (REC) jacks of the cassette deck. IN (PLAY): Connect to the OUT (PLAY) jacks of the cassette deck.
Remote control RM–SEEX90U REMOTE CONTROL 1 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +10 PLAY MODE REPEAT CD 1 CD 2 DIRECT S.A.BASS SLEEP 2 FM MODE /MUTING TREB BA CD 3 LE BALANCE SS CL OC /TIM ERK SE EL IR TA EC P TI E O N NC TAPE +/R –/L CA 21 CD T L PERO TANT O C 5 6 7 8 9 TUNER D 3 4 22 AUX 20 19 18 17 16 EC E R US PA 10 11 M FA U D TI E N G VOLUME 13 12 Remote control 1 POWER 15 14 5 DIRECT Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY.
9 TAPE DIRECTION Press to change the tape direction when using the cassette deck. p41 (skip back) / < • Press to skip or search backward on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY MODE. • Press to rewind on the cassette deck after pressing TAPE or TAPE CONTROL. • Press to select the preset channel after pressing TUNER. q REC PAUSE Press to set the cassette deck to record pause mode. w 7 (stop) / ∨ • Press to stop playback on the CD player after pressing CD,CD1,CD2,CD3, or PLAY MODE.
Setting up the System Supplied Accesories Before setting up your system make sure you received all of the following supplied accesories. AC power cord x 1 Stereo Audio pin cord x 1 Monaural Audio pin cord x1 Compu Link cable x 1 AM loop antenna x1 FM wire antenna x1 Batteries (R6P(SUM-3)/AA (15F)) x2 Remote Control x1 Flat cable x1 Cautions for Placement Place the system in the following manner to for proper ventilation and many years of trouble free use. Do not place in any of the following ares.
Place the EX series as shown below. Connections Before Making Any Connections • • Be sure to confirm the locations of the left and right, + and –, and IN and OUT terminals on each component and make connections correctly and firmly. Incorrect or incomplete connections may result in degradation of the stereo effect, or no sound at all. As a general rule, use the red plugs on the connecting cords to connect the right channels and the white plugs to connect the left channels.
Connecting the CD player and subwoofer amplifier RX-EX90 (Amplifier/tuner) ME-EX90 (Subwoofer amplifier) SYNCHRO SPEAKERS SUBWOOFERS AM EXT AM LOOP GNDGND FM (75 ) FM ANTENNA MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT LEFT (FOR ME-EX90) RIGHT COMPU LINK-3 ( SYNCHRO ) LEFT SYNCHRO (FOR RX-EX90) SUBWOOFER IN LEFT RIGHT CD OUT(REC) MD IN (PLAY) OUT(REC) TAPE IN (PLAY) AUX SUBWOOFER OUT To MD recorder (Refer to the manual supplied with it.
Connecting other components SYNCHRO SPEAKERS SUBWOOFERS AM EXT AM LOOP GNDGND FM (75 ) FM ANTENNA MAIN SPEAKERS RIGHT (FOR ME-EX90) LEFT RIGHT COMPU LINK-3 ( SYNCHRO ) LEFT SYNCHRO (FOR RX-EX90) SUBWOOFER IN LEFT RIGHT CD OUT(REC) MD IN (PLAY) OUT(REC) TAPE IN (PLAY) AUX SUBWOOFER OUT XL-EX90 (CD player) XL-EX90 Cassette deck MD recorder COMPACT DISC PLAYER XM-EX90 VCR, TV, etc.
Connecting the Speakers Connect the left speaker to the LEFT speaker terminals and connect the right speaker to the RIGHT speaker terminals. Be sure that the speaker cords do not touch the rear panel of this unit. This may damage the unit. Be sure to connect this unit’s + terminals to the + terminals on the speakers, and connect this unit’s – terminals to the – terminals on the speakers. • Refer also to the manual supplied with your speakers.
Remote control batteries Load the supplied batteries (2) into the remote control. 1 Open the battery case. Push down and pull the lid in the direction of the arrow. 2 Load the batteries. Insert two R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) batteries. Match the polarity (+ and –) of the batteries with the + and – marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery case. Operating the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel.
Setting the Clock This unit incorporates a clock with a 12-hour display. Be sure to set the clock before operating the unit. The clock can be set either in ON or STANDBY mode of power. Use the remote control unit to set the clock. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER. C / TILOCK ME R Blinks. –/L 2 Set the time of the day. 1 Set the hour. Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then press SET. Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially. +/R SE After setting the hour (before pressing SET) T Blinks.
Amplifier Operations Turning on the Power Remote control Front panel Press POWER. STANDBY POWER POWER Goes out. The STANDBY indicator goes out and “HELLO” appears in the display. ME-EX90 subuwoofer amplifier also turns on. • Pressing POWER of RX-EX90 turns on the source component previously selected. • Pressing POWER of the other EX90 components (CD player, etc.) also turns on the amplifier/tuner. To turn off the power Press POWER again.
Adjusting the Sound Emphasizing the bass Front panel Remote control S. A. BASS Press S.A.BASS. “S.A.BASS” and “ON” appear in the display and the S.A.BASS indicator lights up. S.A.BASS To cancel the bass emphasis Press S.A.BASS again. “S.A.BASS” and “OFF” appear in the display and the S.A.BASS indicator goes out. • The S.A.BASS cannot be adjusted during DIRECT playback. Adjusting the bass and treble Use the remote control for these operations. SS BA Adjusting the bass 1 Press BASS.
Adjusting the Balance Use the remote control for these operations. 1 Press BALANCE. 2 Press –/L or +/R to adjust the balance level. BALANC E Press –/L to shift the sound to the left speaker. Press +/R to shift the sound toward the right speaker. –/L +/R Moves to the left when you press –/L • • Moves to the right when you press +/R Even if you shift the balance all the way to the right or left, the sound does not completely disappear from the opposing speaker.
Selecting a Source Select the input source to be played. From the front panel Press INPUT repeatedly. INPUT The name of the selected source appears in the display. Each press of INPUT switches the input source as shown below. TUNER (FM/AM) MD CD TAPE AUX Example) This indicator lights when MD is selected MD CD TUNER AUX TAPE Source indicators • When the TUNER source is selected, the display shows the frequency of the last received radio station.
Tuner Operations Manual and Automatic Tuning This section shows you how to tune in an FM or AM broadcast. From the front panel 1 Press BAND to select the band you desire (FM or AM). BAND Each press of BAND switches the band between FM and AM. One touch operation When the unit is in the STANDBY mode, press BAND to automatically turn the power on and tune in the last station you listened to. 2 Press KEY MODE so that “PRESET” does not appear in the display.
From the remote control 1 Press TUNER to select the band you desire (FM or AM). TUNER In addition to selecting the FM band, this operation also sets the remote control to tuner operation mode. The remote control must be set to the tuner operation mode before proceeding to the following steps, even if the band was previously set to FM using the controls on the front panel. 2 Tune in the station you desire.
Presetting Stations Once stations are preset, they can be called up quickly with preset tuning. You can preset a total of 40 stations, either FM or AM. 1 Tune in the station you want to preset. SE Use the buttons on the remote control to tune in the station; otherwise, following operation will not be possible. T 2 Press SET. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +10 The unit switches to preset memory mode (“— —” and PRESET blink in the display).
Listening to Preset Stations This section explains how to tune in preset stations. From the front panel 1 Press KEY MODE so that “PRESET” appears in the display. KEY MODE 2 Press > (for higher numbers) or < (for lower numbers) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. From the remote control You can tune in the preset stations from the remote control either, by switching through the presets one by one, or by specifying the preset you desire. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner operations.
CD Operations Loading CDs The CD player’s unique 3 disc changer mechanism houses 3 individual disc trays inside the main tray. CD 3 CD 2 CD 1 1 Press 0 (open) for the disc tray (CD 1to 3) you want to load. The main tray opens to the selected disc tray. The disc tray number and “OPEN” appear in the display. Example) When CD1 0 is pressed • The disc trays housed in the main tray are numbered CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3 starting from the bottom tray.
Basic Operations The following operations play all 3 CDs once, one after another. 1 Load CDs. See “Loading CDs” on page 28. 2 Press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 for the disc you want to play. CD 3 CD 2 The amplifier/tuner automatically switches to the CD input and the CD starts to play. The ‹ indicator lights up. CD 1 Lights DISC Press ‹/8 instead of CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 to start playing the CD whose disc number appears in the display.
To exchange CDs during playback of another Press 0 corresponding to a disc number not shown in the display to open that disc tray and exchange the CD. When CDs are exchanged during playback, playback stops after playing the last exchanged CD. To skip to the beginning of a track Press ¢ once to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press 4 once to skip to the beginning of the current track. • Each additional press skips to another track.
Program Play Mode This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs in the order you desire. 1 Load CDs. See “Loading CDs” on page 28. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select PROGRAM. PLAY MODE “PROGRAM” appears in the display and the PROGRAM indicator lights up. • If some tracks were previously programmed, the disc, track, and program numbers of each track are displayed.
4 Press ‹/8 to start program playback. Program playback stops automatically after playing all the programmed tracks. To check the programmed tracks Press 4 or ¢ on the remote control during stop mode. Pressing ¢ shows programmed track numbers in the programmed order. Pressing 4 shows them in the reverse order. • Programmed tracks cannot be checked by pressing 4 or ¢ on the front panel. To remove programmed tracks Press &/CANCEL (or CANCEL on the remote control) during stop mode.
Random Play Mode This play mode lets you play tracks from up to 3 CDs at random. You can enjoy listening to the tracks in a different order each time. 1 Load CDs. See “Loading CDs” on page 28. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select RANDOM. PLAY MODE “RANDOM” appears in the display and the RANDOM indicator lights up.
Repeat Play Mode This play mode lets you repeat the current track, the current CD, or all the tracks on all the CDs. 1 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the repeat mode. REPEAT Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat modes switch as follows: REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 CD REPEAT 1 Off (mode cancelled) REPEAT ALL Repeats all the tracks on all CDs. This mode can be selected in any play mode. REPEAT 1 CD Repeats all the tracks on the current CD.
Timer Operations Introduction This unit incorporates three different timers. Use the remote control for timer settings. The timer can also be used to operate the optional components are connected to this unit. To operate the optional components using the timer, be sure Compu Link cables are connected between the COMPU LINK-3 jacks on each component. DAILY timer (Wake-up timer, page 36) The daily timer operates every day at the same time and can be used as an alarm clock.
Daily Timer Use the remote control to set this timer. It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY. Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER to display “DAILY”. C / TILOCK ME R Blinks Blinks DAILY 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. “ON” appears in the display. Blinks 3 Set the start time (ON). –/L +/R SE T 1 Set the hour. Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then press SET. Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially. 2 Set the minutes.
When CD is selected: 1 Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired disc number, then press SET. 2 Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to select desired track number, then press SET. • You can select any track number from 1 to 20. • Pressing SET without selecting the disc and track numbers starts playback from the first track of the last disc selected before timer operation. –/L 6 Set the volume. +/R SE T Press +/R or –/L repeatedly to set the volume, then press SET. • The volume can be set between 0 and 50.
Recording Timer Use the remote control to set this timer. It can be set during either power ON or STANDBY. Be sure to set the clock before attempting this operation. 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER 3 times to display “REC”. C / TILOCK ME R Blinks Blinks REC 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER again. “ON” appears in the display. Blinks 3 Set the start time (ON). –/L +/R SE T 1 Set the hour. Use +/R or –/L to display the appropriate hour, then press SET. Hold down +/R or –/L to change the hour sequentially. 2 Set the minutes.
6 Select the recording component (MD or TAPE). –/L +/R SE T Press +/R or –/L so that the desired component is blinking, then press SET. • The blinking component is selected. After SET is pressed, the display shows the start time, the end time, the source, and the volume settings. • If you plan to record while you are away, set the volume to 0 before switching the power to the STANDBY mode. Timer operation When the start time comes, the power turns on and recording begins.
Sleep Timer Use the remote control to set this timer. 1 Start playing a source. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the timer. SLEEP Each time you press SLEEP the timer changes as follows. 10 20 30 60 90 120 Off (Cancelled) Blinks VOLUME SLEEP MD CD TAPE TUNER AUX 1 AUX 2 Setting is complete when the SLEEP indicator stops blinking and lights steadily. When the specified period of time has elapsed, the power automatically switches to the STANDBY mode.
COMPU LINK Linked Operation of the Other Optional Components (Compu Link) The EX series components can be controlled under linked operation provided by the JVC’s Compu Link remote control system. What is Compu Link The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player, amplifier and other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective means for pursuit of high-quality reproduction.
Shortcut Playback (From the RX-EX90 Amplifier/tuner) By simply pressing INPUT of the amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90) to select an input source, the selected source component can automatically be turned on and its playback started. Playing CDs Press INPUT to select “CD”. INPUT The CD player is turned on and playback of the CD with the disc number displayed on the CD player starts. If no CD has been loaded in the CD player, its display shows “NO DISC”.
Shortcut Playback (From a Source Component) By starting playback of a source component , the amplifier/tuner’s input source is automatically switched to that source and playback can be monitored through it. If playback is started while the amplifier/tuner’s power is in the STANDBY mode, it is also switched ON automatically. CD player operation Press ‹/8 or CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3. The amplifier/tuner’s input source is set to “CD” and CD playback starts.
Remote Control of the Other Optional Components The remote control provided with the units can be used to control the optional components such as the CD player and cassette deck . Operate the remote control by pointing it to the remote sensor of the amplifier/tuner. CD Controlling the CD player Use the following buttons to remote control the CD player. CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD: Selects the CD player as the sound source and make it start playback of a loaded CD. 3: Starts playback.
Program playback of CD 1 While the CD player is in stop mode, press PLAY MODE of the CD player to “PROGRAM”. 2 Specify the disc number. PLAY MODE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 Press one of CD1, CD 2 and CD 3. 3 Specify a track number using the number buttons. Specify while the display is blinking (for 4 sec.). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +10 4 Program required tracks by repeating steps 2 and 3 for each. 5 Press 3. Program playback starts. Recording of cassette deck 1.
Synchronized Recording When recording CD audio onto an MD, CD audio onto a cassette tape or MD audio on a cassette tape, the recording operation can be synchronized with the playback operation. Recording CD audio onto an MD (1: Recording the digital input from the CD player) 1 Prepare the MD recorder. Load a recordable MD (Mini Disc) in the MD recorder. 2 Prepare the CD player. Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program tracks if required. REC PAUSE CD REC 3 Press CD REC of the MD recorder.
Recording CD audio onto a cassette tape (1) 1 Prepare the cassette deck. Load a tape for use in recording in the cassette deck. 2 Prepare the CD player. Load the CD to be recorded in the CD player. Program tracks as required. REC PAUSE CD REC 3 Press CD REC of the cassette deck. Synchronized recording starts. • To stop recording, press &/CANCEL on the CD player or 7 on the casse the deck. • Refer also to the instruction manual of the cassette deck.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with your units, check the following list for a possible solution before calling for service. If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the units have been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. SYMPTOM Amplifier/tuner Amplifier/tuner does not respond. No sound. POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION • The AC power cord is disconnected. • Connect the power.
SYMPTOM CD player Playback is not possible. Sound is intermittent. No sound. Disc tray does not open. POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION • • No disc has been loaded. The disc was inserted upside-down. • • • The disc is not flat in the groove on the disc tray • • • • The playback is paused. The disc is damaged. Moisture has condensed inside the unit. • • • • The disc is dirty. • • The disc is warped or scratched. • • Connections are incorrect or incomplete.
Specifications Amplifier/tuner (RX-EX90) Output Power 20 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven, into 6 ohms from 70 Hz to 20 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total harmonic distortion. Total Harmonic Distortion (6 ohms, 1kHz) 0.08% at 14 watts output (* Measured by JVC Audio Analysis System) Audio Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) CD, MD 260 mV/49 kohms TAPE 290 mV/54 kohms AUX 370 mV/49 kohms Audio output level/ Impedance (1 kHz) TAPE, MD 210 mV/400 ohms SUB-WOOFER OUT 1.
CD Player (XL-EX90) CD Capacity Dynamic Range Signal-To-Noise Ratio Wow And Flutter 3 CDs 95 dB 100 dB Unmeasurable General Dimensions 200 × 80 × 310 mm (W/H/D) (7-3/16 × 3-3/16 × 12-1/4 inches) Mass 2.8 kg (6.
QUALITY SERVICE HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE : 1-800-537-5722 Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, Call 1-800-537—5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain you Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO-1 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period.”) PARTS LABOR 1YR 1YR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY(50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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